February 25, 2005 -

Ottawa, Canada -- The National Arts Centre regrets to announce that today’s noontime Aber Diamond Debut Series recital featuring the young Chinese pianist Yuja Wang has been cancelled. Yuja has been unable to fly from Philadelphia to Ottawa due to poor weather conditions and cancelled flights. As a result, CBC Radio Two will not broadcast live-to-air their Studio Sparks program from the Main Lobby of the NAC with host Eric Friesen.

The NAC and CBC hope to reschedule the concert at a later date.

Ticket holders may return their tickets to the Box Office in person, or by mail or fax for a refund.

For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Communications Officer,
National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335
jmorris@nac-cna.ca

Jill LaForty, CBC Radio Network Producer
(613) 288-6461